§ 90.101. Establishment; Composition; Member Qualifications; Terms; Annual Training Requirement; Responsibilities.  


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  • There is hereby established a board to be known as the Board of Library Trustees (the "Board") to provide free library service for the use and enjoyment of the citizens of the Consolidated Government.

    (a)

    Composition. The Board shall consist of 12 members, 2 members shall be appointed from (reside in) each of the five City Council At-Large Groups, and two members shall be appointed At-Large. At least 11 of the 12 voting members shall be citizens and residents of the County, and one At-Large voting member may be a non-resident provided that said member works in the City and is a patron of the Library. All members shall be appointed by the Mayor and subject to confirmation by the City Council.

    (b)

    Terms. Members shall be appointed for staggered four-year terms expiring September 30, but shall serve until their successor is appointed and confirmed by City Council. No member shall serve for more than two consecutive full terms.

    (c)

    Liaisons. Liaisons are a non-voting position and shall not be considered a member of the Board for sunshine purposes and are as follows:

    1.

    The President of the City Council or his/her designee, who shall be a member of the City Council.

    2.

    The Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee.

    3.

    At the discretion of the President of the City Council, a second member of the City Council may serve as a third liaison.

    (Ord. 73-1048-513, § 4; Ord. 73-1283-568, § 1; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1; Ord. 2005-1176-E, § 1; Ord. 2006-808-E, § 1; Ord. 2010-557-E, § 11.7; Ord. 2013-350-E, § 1; Ord. 2016-357-E , § 1; Ord. 2017-386-E , §§ 1, 2)

    Note— Former §§ 74.101, 74.102.